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Subaru Forester vs. Acura ZDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura ZDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,631

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,412

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterZDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $50,920
Base Invoice $26,409 $47,084
iPod integration 223  
Navigation system 1,800  
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
iPod integration 145  
Navigation system 1,650  
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Options (change) 2,741 0
Options (change) 2,308 0
Destination 695 895
Total Price $31,631 $51,815
Total Invoice $29,412 $47,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,696
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterZDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-19
Total Price$31,631$51,815
Adjustments for Features0-5,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,631$46,555
Total Invoice$29,412$47,979
Adjustments for Features0-4,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,412$43,108

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterZDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather accent trim $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,070$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,871

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterZDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in192.4 in
Width70.1 in78.5 in
Height65.9 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft355.8 ft3

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